My kids have gone to Village for the past 3 years and it has been amazing! Deniese has become part…read moreof our family and most days I feel like she knows my kids better than I do! They learn about so much and she really integrates the outdoors and nature with the typical preschool curriculum. Village is not just a school or a daycare....It's a wonderful combination where my children have been loved and cared for while learning and making lifelong friends!

From the owner: Montessori is Education Through Wonder... Village is a…read moreMontessori-based preschool and child care program located on over 2 wooded acres in the heart of Westerly. Our philosophy is to surround children with beauty, order, trust, and respect in an environment that says "Yes, this is for you. Touch, smell, hold, look closely, listen....let's test out your ideas," and watch them grow. Walk through our Village at www.village-ecc.com and schedule a tour. We are now enrolling for Fall 2017 with 4 spots available.

I love going to this church. For many years I was absent religiously. A friend invited me here and…read moremy family immediately felt welcomed. After a couple of visits, many of the church goers had learned our names and made us feel welcomed. The atmosphere is very warm. You don't get any dirty looks from any one when your baby gets fussy and starts acting up. They don't judge you because of your looks, lifestyle, ethnic backgrounds or history. During services they have 2 childcare rooms; infants and toddlers. After services most people move into the dining hall to grab a delicious pastry or fresh fruit along with something to drink and meet and mingle with every one. Working at one of the casinos I always feel drained and blah from all the negativity all around me. I enjoy coming here for the positive vibes. It's like a recharge. They have plenty of activities such as painting, tai chi, trips and fund raisers. I do the weekly Bethel Bible study. It's a small group of a dozen or so and we discuss the Bible in depth. Being new to reading the Bible this program is so helpful. They teach you that the mindset of the people of the times was more philosophical and not literal which helps make sense of many of the Bible verses. I always look forward to Bethel. I really can go on and on about how wonderful this place is but really you need to come here for yourself!!

I've been attending Dunns Corners Church for 15 years. This is a warm, loving community of…read morebelievers. Everyone is welcome. The church has members from many different religious backgrounds. This is a place where you can explore Christianity, study the Bible for yourself, and build your own personal beliefs rather than have a particular doctrine forced on you. The church is open and affirming. The people are welcoming and loving.

The Westerly YMCA is great! I drive over from Mystic because I love the spin classes with Kathleen…read more The facility is beautiful , the staff at the front desk greet you with a smile and get to know you -super nice! It's clean, updated, plenty of parking , and great selection of classes. Weight room area is nicely equipped and plenty of machines too. Super spot to work out.

Two pools - lap pool is nice and cool, the other one is warmers. Saunas in the women's and men's…read morelocker rooms. Clean and tidy.

Play well is a great space for my 2.5 year old and 8 month old. There are so many interactive…read moreoptions for different ages, including arts and crafts, an indoor playful and sensory bins. My kids had a great time and we will be back.

I am so thankful Playwell exists! I can't say enough good things about it or recommend it more…read more From the selection of toys, sensory bins, arts and crafts to the wonderful families we've met- there's just so many good things to say about the value it's added to our everyday life and the town of Westerly. I wish every town could have a Playwell for the extraordinary experience it brings to children and the sense of community it gives to a town. Martina's depth of knowledge and expertise are gifts to be surrounded by and make playwell a unique, beautiful experience for both children and adults alike.

We absolutely love Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow! The facility is always clean,…read morebeautiful and so welcoming. The school is decorated so adorably every holiday, and you can truly tell how much effort and love the owner puts into making this daycare stand out from the rest. It's such a special place, and we feel so luck to be a part of it! Highly recommend!

This preschool center is one of the best I've had my child in . When I first walked in there to…read moretake a tour the staff was so welcoming the place was so warm-felt I could honestly say I felt like I was at home. Every time I go to the center the owner is there that makes me feel so good about leaving my child there when the owner is there that shows me that she is serious about her work and she loves what she does and she's proud. They are also so willing to work with parents on their days . I had a family emergency and needed the center to take my child during certain days because as a nurse my days are already scheduled out six weeks in advance and I had no one else to watch my son because I am a single mother they had no problem helping me and my son has just started those are the kind of people you want watching your child the ones who actually care about children they could have said no and sent me on my way but they didn't. The center is clean they are proficient they are kind they help with potty training they have a hair dresser come in once a month to help cut kids hair because hair cuts aren't always the easiest things for two year olds. My son is socializing with other children . They have a full kitchen and a cook who makes the children's food fresh i mean really what more can a parent ask for . I love this center and would recommend it to any family I live about 20 minutes away and I wouldn't change going to this care center for any center that was closer to me. After reading the review below me I was appalled because those are not the ladies that are at the center the ladies I deal with are professional they are kind I hope that this review helps other parents when looking for a center for this child .

This program is run by Christine Fish, who is a wonderful lady…read more My son went here this year for the preschool and what an improvement he has made. At first he was incredibly shy and wouldn't play with any of the other kids. He has two teenage brothers and seems to bond better with the older kids. Towards the end of the year he was playing with everyone and even missed them on the days he didn't go to school. His teachers are so amazing. They are passionate about teaching the kids. Sometimes it's the little things that matter. Like one day he came to school with a haircut. And he was so embarrassed, he was crying. Instead of commenting on the haircut, they complimented his shirt. That seemed to make him feel better. I like that the yard/playground area is completely closed off with only two exits; through the church and through the preschool. It's so reassuring to know that our children will never be hit by a car or snatched by a stranger. The tuition isn't costly either. My son went twice a week and we paid $150 a month. Each additional hour would only be $5. I definitely recommend this preschool to everyone that has little ones!

The worst preschool ever. Anyone that would like to hear my experience reach out to me. I would be…read morehappy to share if I can save a child and family from going through what I went through.

Most needed: monitoring of behavior and language in basketball court with guys 21+ up intimidating…read moreother players. A larger BB court. Or another indoor court. Pool is nice, tho. And the classes are great.

The group exercise schedule is limited if you work a full time day job and are looking for Pilates…read moreor non-heated yoga. The instructors crank up the heat during yoga classes that are not designated at heated classes. There is no way to tell which classes will be heated ahead of time and there is no way to email the center to ask questions about the classes because the online "contact us" form on the website is designed so you can't read what you are writing. The people at the desk don't know anything about the classes. The new online calendar is difficult to even find classes and there is no longer a printable class schedule. Not so zen lately. Hope it gets better!